Le DeSales

4.7

860 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals
Lively

Le DeSales, a restaurant located in South Dupont, across the street from the historic Mayflower Hotel. Upon reopening in December, Michelin-starred Chef Raphael François has brought back his most popular dishes while teaming with award winning Sushi Master Noriaki Yasutake (formally SEI Restaurant) presenting French/Asian cuisine, including a full sushi menu (signature Fish and Chips Roll) in an informal, cozy, and romantic setting. The specialized wine list includes diversified appellations encompassing regions as unexpected as Macedonia and Portugal, with a concise focus on France, Italy, and California. Also offering a sake menu and selections of Japanese Whiskeys. Le DeSales is available for large parties, semi-private events, and buyouts. Outdoor seating is available, weather permitting.
No reservation is needed for Happy Hour. Please walk in and one of our friendly staff will find you a spot.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Website
http://www.ledesales.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Catering
Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com

Location
1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Area
Downtown
Cross Street
Conneticut Ave
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Public transit
Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Popular dishes

French Onion SoupUS$10.00
chicken stock, caramelized onions , gruyere toast
Little Gem SaladUS$13.00
poppy seed, red onion, pomegranate, french radish, champagne ranch
Garden SaladUS$15.00
avocado, green dressing, pinenuts, radish, raddichio & kale, crispy quinoa, dill
Beef TartareUS$17.00
aioli, capers, chips
Squash Blossom TempuraUS$13.00
whipped ricotta, lemon, chili
Kale Pistachio SaladUS$13.00
pomegranate, red onion, carrot, radish, sesame dressing
Shishito PeppersUS$8.00
BurattaUS$16.00
heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil
Deviled EggsUS$15.00
caviar, watercress, mayonnaise
Hamachi CrudoUS$18.00
red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange
Salmon TartareUS$16.00
cucumber, watermelon, pine nuts, cilantro
Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00
6 pieces on ice, lemon, cocktail sauce, Armagnac
Duck PateUS$16.00
smoked bourbon, walnuts

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7ozUS$16.00
lemon, watercress
Whole BranzinoUS$34.00
persillade, baby tomatoes
Fish and FritesUS$26.00
tartare sauce, panko crusted beer batter, french fries
Pasture Raised ChickenUS$18.00
roasted breast, tarragon, mushroom, poulette sauce
Rabbit ParpardelleUS$28.00
rabbit hind leg, chicken jus, dried currant, fresh pasta
Bavette Steak 7ozUS$24.00
watercress, jus, fresh thyme
Ledesales CheeseburgerUS$16.00
cabot clothbound cheddar, prosciutto
New York Strip 14oz, Dry AgedUS$48.00
pistou, arugula, parmesan
T-Bone 32oz, Dry AgedUS$115.00
peppercorn sauce

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki
fried ginger
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Scallop Aburi
uni butter, nikiri
- 2 PiecesUS$13.00
Miso Camembert
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Beef Tartare Nigiri
truffle aioli, nori paste
- 2 PiecesUS$13.00
Salmon Aburi
miso paste
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00
Choco Unagi
sansho, chocolate unagi sauce
- 2 PiecesUS$12.00

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro
cilantro, spicy miso, baguette crisps
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Hamachi Serrano
chive, jalapeno aioli
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Fish & Chips Roll
red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar wasabi tartare, potato crisps
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Sos
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange miso
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Spicy Tuna
spicy miso, chive caper
- 6 PiecesUS$11.00
Salmon Ceviche
corn, cucumber, cilantro, onion, lemon
- 6 PiecesUS$15.00
Shrimp Beignet
orange curry tartar, asparagus, soy sheet
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Beets Tartare
miso, orange, ginger, garlic
- 6 PiecesUS$14.00
Smoked Salmon
avocado, arugula, yuzu hollandaise
- 6 PiecesUS$13.00

Sides

Onion FritesUS$9.00
beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan
Green SaladUS$8.00
Xeres vinegar, shallots
Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00
pinenut, ricotta
French FriesUS$8.00
grated old parmesan
Wild RiceUS$8.00
garlic, parsley, chili
Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00
green goddes, za'atar
EdamameUS$7.00
sea salt
Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$9.00
shiitake mushroom
Roasted CornUS$9.00
coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

What 860 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le DeSales impresses with "phenomenal food" and "highly professional" service, making it a "favorite spot in DC." The menu's unique French and Japanese fusion offers "wonderful" dishes and "fantastic" cocktails. Despite a lively atmosphere, the warm hospitality and exquisite flavors ensure guests will "definitely return."

860 Reviews

J
Jim
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting combo French-Sushi I've enjoyed several times recently.
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Jennifer
VIP
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cocktails, lively crowd and upbeat atmosphere. We tried the Restaurant Week menu and what a Deal!
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Mark
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 4 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and attentive staff. We enjoyed our visit and will be back.
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J
Javier
Tahoe
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The person at the front desk was also our waiter. Not a good sign. The food was prepared sloppily and the result was an unappetizing mess. The restrooms were clean.
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Wesley
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Don’t recommend visiting during restaurant week. They move you out of tables in 45 minutes, max 1 hour. We were just served dinner and 5 minutes later our ice cream dessert comes next to our entree, melting as we ate our main course
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Nick
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, but the noise level was insane. Couldn’t even have a conversation at the table nor hear the waitress when she came around.
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R
Richie
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative combo of French techniques with Japan flavors. Great ambience and attentive service with good pacing. Would go back again.
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Jeff
Tucson
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Seating way to close to others. Food overpriced and extremely loud!
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M
Markus
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A French bistro attempt with sushi which makes for a varied but unclear menu, but if you like frog legs and sashimi - right place
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C
Christina
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, as was the service. Will definitely be returning.
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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1725 Desales St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Additional information

Cross Street
Conneticut Ave
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm Brunch Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking: Le DeSales is located between 2 parking garages with easy access to Le DeSales. Street parking is also an option.
Public transit
Le DeSales is located by the historic Mayflower hotel at 1725 DeSales Street, NW. We're two blocks from Farragut North Metro accessible on the red line and four blocks from the Farragut West Metro accessible on the orange, blue and silver lines. If you are coming for Happy hour, no need to make reservation. The Bar area operates on first come first serve basis and our staff will do our best to find you a seat.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Raphael Francois & Noriaki Yasutake
Additional
Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Website
http://www.ledesales.com/
Phone number
(202) 450-3998
Catering
Please call us directly at 202-450-3998 or Text AVVII at 202-318-4066
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Le DeSales can accommodate all of your special event needs. Please email your inquiries to billy@ledesales.com

Le DeSales

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Whole Branzino

New York Strip 14oz Dry Aged

Hamachi Crudo

Charcuterie

Board of (3)US$23.00

Board of (5)US$32.00

Starters

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

Little Gem SaladUS$13.00

Garden SaladUS$15.00

Beef TartareUS$17.00

Squash Blossom TempuraUS$13.00

Kale Pistachio SaladUS$13.00

Shishito PeppersUS$8.00

BurattaUS$16.00

Deviled EggsUS$15.00

Hamachi CrudoUS$18.00

Salmon TartareUS$16.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$17.00

Duck PateUS$16.00

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon 7ozUS$16.00

Whole BranzinoUS$34.00

Fish and FritesUS$26.00

Pasture Raised ChickenUS$18.00

Rabbit ParpardelleUS$28.00

Bavette Steak 7ozUS$24.00

Ledesales CheeseburgerUS$16.00

New York Strip 14oz, Dry AgedUS$48.00

T-Bone 32oz, Dry AgedUS$115.00

Specialty Nigiri

Hamachi Teriyaki

Scallop Aburi

Miso Camembert

Beef Tartare Nigiri

Salmon Aburi

Choco Unagi

Specialty Sushi Roll

Salmon Cilantro

Hamachi Serrano

Fish & Chips Roll

Sos

Spicy Tuna

Salmon Ceviche

Shrimp Beignet

Beets Tartare

Smoked Salmon

Sides

Onion FritesUS$9.00

Green SaladUS$8.00

Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00

French FriesUS$8.00

Wild RiceUS$8.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00

EdamameUS$7.00

Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$9.00

Roasted CornUS$9.00

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